Oct 4, 2016 | Addiction, Ah Ha Moments, HLOC, Instilling Hope, IOP, Moments of Change, Recovery, Saving Lives, Scholarship, Sober Living, Treatment
So many people have been working in the addiction industry and saving lives for a long time! We’ve only just begun! And with almost $1,000,000 in awarded scholarships, we are just starting. There are so many more lives that can be saved!We hope you will help us...
Aug 5, 2016 | Accreditation, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Get Sober, Insurance, IOP, Patient Rights, Recovery, Residential Treatment, Sober Living, Treatment
It’s never easy. After all, when you “Google” all you really know is who has the prettiest website. So maybe we can help a little. Here are some critical elements to look for in a good treatment facility. Program accreditation and licensing.Make sure...
Jul 12, 2016 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Choice, Enablers, Mom, Parental Love, Parental Responsibility, Parenting, Patient Rights, Residential Treatment, Save A Life, Saving Lives, Treatment
Recently I helped a mother and son. The son was in need of addiction treatment. The mother was aware. This young man had OD’d several times and was literally at risk every single day of repeating that behavior, and possibly dying. When it came time to place him, after...
Jun 10, 2016 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Changing Lives, Dad, Family, Instilling Hope, Mom, Parental Love, Parenting, Treatment
One of the assumptions about parents is that they have unconditional, limitless love for their children. And in many cases, this is true. HOWEVER, when it comes to addiction, a parent can reach their limit. Does this seem fair? We are all human. Parents are often in...
Mar 9, 2016 | Addict, Addiction, Arrest, Drink alone, Jail, Self-medicating, Suicidal, Treatment
The following questions from the brochure “Am I An Addict” were written by recovering addicts in Narcotics Anonymous. Whether your addiction is drugs, alcohol, gambling, internet, pornography, food, sex, shopping, etc….these questions apply. If your addiction is not...
Jul 27, 2015 | Accreditation, Addiction Treatment, Assessment, Behavioral Health, Client Care, Counseling, HIV, Involuntary, Mental Health, Patient Rights, Quality Program, Recovery, Residential Treatment, Saving Lives, Sobriety, Treatment, Voluntary
Today’s HRI blog post is borrowed from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The principles of effective treatment are quoted directly from their website. Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. Drugs of abuse alter the...